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Fancy Diamond and Williamsite Optical Properties


Williamsite and Fancy Diamond Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)   

Refractive Index
2.42   
1.530-1.575   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic   
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Birefringence
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Clarity
Color grading system   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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Fancy Diamond and Williamsite Optic Character

Fancy Diamond and Williamsite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Fancy Diamond and Williamsite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Fancy Diamond and Williamsite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Fancy Diamond and Williamsite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Fancy Diamond and Williamsite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Fancy Diamond is Not Available while Fancy Diamond is Not Available in appearance.

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